Makita 6227DWE 12 Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Driver/Drill Kit

by Makita

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Weighing only 3.3 pounds, this 12-volt 3/8-inch cordless drill/driver from Makita features a compact tool body and T-handle design that provides optimum balance and comfort. Two-speed gear selection (0-350 rpm or 0-1,100 rpm), total control trigger, and a keyless chuck for fast and easy bit changes. There are also 16 torque settings, an electric brake that stops the chuck quickly, and a conveniently located forward/reverse switch. Your purchase includes two no. 1220 batteries, DC1470 charger, battery cover, Phillips/slotted bit, keyless chuck and a plastic tool case.

FEATURES

• Weighs only 3.3 lbs.
• 2-speed gear selection with variable speed in each range (0-350 RPM or 0-1,100 RPM)
• 16 torque settings plus drill mode
• Keyless chuck for fast and easy bit changes
• Conveniently located forward/reverse switch
• Includes two powerful 12V batteries
• Compact tool body and T-handle design for optimum balance and comfort
• "TCT" Total Control Trigger for precise variable speed control
• Electric brake stops chuck quickly
• Push-button forward/reverse switch for one handed operation
• More torque than conventional driver-drills for heavy-duty application

What's in the Box

• 2 Ea. Battery 1220 (192681-5)
• Charger DC1470
• Phillips/slotted bit (784636-0)
• Keyless chuck (763132-1)
• Battery cover (414938-7)
• Plastic tool case (824489-6)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Capacities: Steel 3/8"; Wood 1"
• No load speed: 0 - 350 RPM on Low; 0 - 1,100 RPM on High
• Maximum torque: 200 in.lbs.
• Watt hours: 15.6
• Battery: 12VDC (1.3Ah)
• Overall length: 8-14"
• Net weight: 3.3 lbs. (w/ battery)
• Shipping weight: 8.9 lbs.

Product Description

This lightweight 12 Volt 3/8in. driver-drill kit features a compact tool body and T-handle design that provides optimum balance and comfort. It offers two speed ranges and Total Trigger Control for precise variable speed control. Electric brake stops chuck quickly. Volts: 12, Speed - No Load (RPM): 0 - 350/0 - 1,100, Chuck Size (in.): 3/8, Keyless Chuck: Yes, Clutch Settings: 16, Reversible: Yes, Variable Speed: Yes, Side Handle: No, Battery Included: Yes, (2) 12V batteries, Charger Included: Yes, Case Included: Yes

Product Details

Product Manual [920kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 3 x 9.2 inches ; 3.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000056NO6
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6227DWE
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,207 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Use this lightweight all day without tiring, October 23, 2001

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"[e-mail]" (Glen Allen, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita 6227DWE 12 Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Driver/Drill Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have used this drill for three years in a commercial woodworking shop to assemble products with drywall screws. When in use it operates at least four hours without stopping and neither the drill or the operator gets tired. The best feature is it's light weight and compact size. Even so there is plenty of power to drive screws continuously and the batteries last well with quick recharge time. An excellent accessory is a quick change bit holder so you can go from drill to driver in a moment.
I would buy this item again without hesitation.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get a grip on this mighty mite, September 3, 2003

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iwoodknot "iwoodknot" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita 6227DWE 12 Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Driver/Drill Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

...The Makita 6227 12v cordless drill is a good combination of quality, size, power and ergonomics. Add to this a reputation for taking punishment and you have the right balance of features in a light weight mighty mite.

As a woodworker I find the need for higher power 14+ volt power monsters generally unnecessary in the shop. If I were a contractor or building a house this might be a different story. At 12 volts and 200 in/lbs of torque, this 3+ lb drill is perfect for everyday shop work of drilling, countersinking and driving all but the largest screws (although I have driven 2-1/2" screws into MDF with no pilot holes in a pinch. By the way don't use cordless drills for continued heavy work regardless of voltage, that's why they still make corded drills, which are also cheaper to replace). Most 12 volt drills weigh more than 4 pounds, this one is 3.3 lbs (Reference: Makita 2000-2001 general catalog, page 25) and never tires the wrist or hand. Believe me, if your using a cordless drill any significant amount of time, the difference is noticeable!. It's so light compared to my full size 12v and 14v (also Makitas) it's really a pleasure to handle.

The balance is impressive. I find that larger drills are usually top heavy. This little guy with the smaller (and shorter) head seems perfectly balanced and suited for the 12v, 1.3amp battery. I can twist and turn it in my hands and it feels like a natural extension of it. This feature really shines when I find myself drilling under unorthodox conditions (like securing molding or shelves from under and inside a desktop in which you have to crawl inside the carcass, not fun!). I can whip this drill around easily while the bigger drills get clunked around. With it's shorter head, I can get into spaces I wouldn't be able to with the other larger and longer head drills.

What about battery life you may ask? I find this thing almost impossible to drain in one day of continued work and if I do, hey I have a second one awaiting it's turn. It usually takes me a couple days work (providing I'm not driving 2-3" screws, but I have larger drills for this anyway) to need to change cells. I also have a Makita 6213D 12v drill (a full size) with 2.2 amp Nickel Metal Hydride batteries and they fit perfectly for even longer run times!

One last great feature is the clutch. There are 16 postions and if your like me and find yourself driving smaller screws for furniture and fine projects, you will greatly appreciate the much lower clutch settings. Most other 12v drills still generate a significant amount of torque at the #1 and #2 settings. This drill set at the lowest settings will let you drive #6-3/8" screws into 1/2" plywood (predrilled with pilot holes) without stripping! Just amazing! Try that with just about any other drill regardless of manufacturer. Most of those monsters will spin a screw of this size right out of it's hole before you can spit out some choice words of frustration. If you need that "feather touch" for fine projects this little guy is perfect.

Okay it's not really "perfect". As I have said in other tool reviews, I don't believe a perfect tool exists and this one does have in my opinion it's faults (or maybe quirks as you may disagree). The gear speeds are a little slower than I would prefer. The low setting is 0-350 RPM and high 0-1100 RPM. I prefer driving screws at 450 RPM or higher (and with it's sensitive clutch, a higher speed would be a good match). A top speed of 1300+ RPM would have been nice. A rubber grip would also have been nice, but to be fair, many drills do not offer this feature. The last issue could be isolated to my drill. My drill in high gear at full RPM makes a subtle but noticeable whining/scraping sound inside the transmission. After taking the drill apart I relubricated it with silicone oil which helped but it was still noticeable. Maybe this is normal?...

Pros:

**Light weight with terrific balance
**Sensitive clutch at lower settings for finer work
**Incredible battery life
**Electric brake

Cons:

**Slower gear speeds
**Lower power (but hey it's a compact)
**"What's that sound from the transmission?!"

Summary: Give a hand to a compact drill with the right balance and features.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and durable. A real workhorse., July 6, 2004

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James Arvo (Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita 6227DWE 12 Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Driver/Drill Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've owned one of these Makita cordless drills for approximately six years. One hundred projects (and perhaps a thousand holes) later, it works as well as the day I bought it. I've used it to drill through wood, plastic, metal, stucco, and concrete. I've used it as a driver, a sander, a polisher, and a stirrer. I've even used it to run a small water pump. It has always performed without a hitch. The Makita delivers an impressive amount of torque. I have an assortment of drills (cordless, corded, and pneumatic), and the Makita is generally the one that performs the best, both in terms of torque and in terms of convenience.

The Makita battery packs recharge quickly (maybe 20 minutes), and last longer than any other rechargeable tool I own (such as Black & Decker VersaPack tools). The manufacturer also thought ahead, considering what would happen if you acquired an assortment of Makita tools with different types of battery packs. The charger that comes with this drill can accommodate a wide variety of Makita batteries, not just the type used by this product; it automatically senses the type of battery and charges it at the correct voltage. Now that's a good design. The variable speed trigger is also nice, as is the torque control on the chuck. The keyless chuck gets a very solid grip, unlike other keyless chucks that I've tried; the Makita has never once slipped on me.

Of course, every tool has its limits. I finally bumped up against the limit of my Makita when I tried drilling 3-inch diameter holes through 3/4-inch wood (using a "hole saw"). I actually succeeded in drilling several such holes with the Makita, but only by proceeding a little at a time. The drill would over-heat after several minutes of drilling, and shut itself off. But, this is actually an endorsement in disguise. First, the Makita could spin this rather large hole saw with enough torque to cut holes, which is quite a challenge for any drill. Second, it was smart enough to shut off rather than burn up. So, I cannot complain. It performed admirably even in this rather extreme test.

I cannot find a single thing to complain about. If my Makita were to burn out today, I'd say it had fulfilled its duty several times over, and I'd go right out and buy another one. Now that's a strong endorsement. It's a great product that's designed to perform and to last. Well done Makita!